The current version of Make-the-Cut is v.4.6.1. You may notice that the program's user interface in the tutorials may look slightly different from what you are currently using. This is because there have been several upgrades in the Make-the-Cut program since this blog was first launched. Even though the buttons or icons may look different in the current version of Make-the-Cut, the way the tools work is still the same.

There have also been several changes in the product lineup offered by Lettering Delights since I started this blog. Lettering Delights did not used to offer SVGs and so you may notice that I used to make cuttable files by tracing the Lettering Delights graphics instead of using their SVG files.

In the early days of this blog, I used Lettering Delights and Make-the-Cut with my Cricut Expression electronic cutter. However, as of March 16, 2011, Make-the-Cut has stopped supporting the Cricut machines and so I have also stopped using my Cricut and am now cutting with other non-Provo Craft electronic cutters. The program is compatible with many other electronic cutters and you can find many reviews of the MTC-compatible cutters by clicking here. I am currently cutting with a Silhouette Cameo.

Most of my video tutorials come with a written explanation and so instead of embedding the videos on this page (like I do for the ones done by LD), I am posting a link to the blog post. You will find both the written tutorial and the video tutorial (if any) by clicking on the links or images below. Lettering Delights has also kindly allowed me to include their video tutorials in my blog and I have added them here.

These are the links to Lettering Delights and my youtube channels. You may want to take a look or even subscribe to my channel because I do post other fun and interesting videos (LD and MTC related) to it besides these video tutorials.

Wow! you are amazing to do this! You have the biggest heart to share all your info. I'm fairly new to mtc and svgs and I'm trying to teach myself how to cut on my die cutter (currently cricut but will be getting the Z soon!) So, long story short, you have helped me a lot in understanding this whole die cutting process. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us and may God continue to bless your life with his great goodness!

Thank you so much for posting tutorials! My husband gave me the Cameo for Christmas and it is still in the box because I have no idea how to use it! I am going to finish watching your tuts and let it free this weekend. Thank you!

I am interested in purchasing a cutting machine. I am extreemly new to all of this and am feeling overwhelmed with the information I see. I don't know what the difference is between the Silhouette SD and Cameo. I think those are the two I've narrowed down to. But would like the best/most for my money and still open to other machines. I am wanting to make greeting cards, but not as a business or anything. Also, cut vinyl. Any suggestions anyone? THANKS.

OMG!! Thank you so much for all your information. I have had my Silhouette for a month now and am a bit nervous to try it because I'm unsure what I'm doing. Thank you for this wonderful site to help us out!

oH MY Goodness. Thank you SOOO much for all of this work. Just got a new Silhouette Portrait, and honestly have been too intimidated to try it out. Your tutorials are AWESOME. Gonna try a project soon!!

My Silhouette Cameo will arrive in a day or two - I can't wait! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent! I have already learned so much from your blog and I don't even have the machine yet! hahaha!

WOW JIN! I just luv your page with all these awesome tutorials. I have learned so much & haven't even Opened my cameo yet ... I've posted it to ALL the FB Silhouette pages I am a member of because they are so easy to follow and understand. We "newbies" need more experienced "Pro's" like you to get us through the "starter" stage... Thanks again!

Hi, thank you for all your tutorials. I has just bought a Cricut Expression 2. Wich program should I use to create my cut designs (or download them) and then cut them with the machine I own? Where can I download a compatible program to do this?I will take a long time to study each of your tutorial, they seem great! Hope I can do the same as you with my new machine! Can you guide me so I can get started? Thank you!Vicky from Argentina

Jin, I absolutely love your ideas and helpful tutorials. I am having difficulty understanding how to import the Lettering Delights cutting files into a Silhouette w/Designer Edition. I don't understand how to convert the ai files into the proper file extension. I use a Mac, but do not have Adobe Illustrator. And, as you can probably tell, I am a beginner. Thanks!

Thank you so much for all the time you've spent making tutorials. I recently purchased a Portrait and was so disappointed with the software. I'm fairly software savvy, but I was still having issues with some projects.You've saved me a lot of time, searching for answers. I love all your projects. They are super super cute! Thanks for sharing them with us!! -Jen